Hrm. Second overcast night in a row. However, doing some very rough searching, it appears it would be a star in the vicinity of Canis Minor, from what the star charts show vs. my aproximation of where I saw the bright star. I can't believe that in my zeal I didn't even compare it to the constellation map. Gah!! I guess that's why people like me come here to pester people like you!! :-)

I still appreciate all of the help, and will certainly post the very limited data I will be capable of generating as soon as the skies cooperate - I just want to thank both of you again for your continuing help :-)